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The black in the actual frame is black paint, the silver is silver paint. Reproductions do not have the silver paint.

The one on the LEFT is the complete reproduction assemblyThe RIGHT is the reproduction frame with the silver paint done, using original anodized backers and the original "screen". (original screen is .040 aluminum wire the repro is .035 stainless)

Excellent explanation James. Thank you. So you are also saying that the center had silver paint, not just chrome? Wow, two things learned. I don't see any evidence of silver paint on my originals. They've never been removed from the hood. I'm about to do that so I can paint.

edit:I just looked at some pics of mine. I'll have to look at little closer when I get home, but I do see some potential silver paint. I don't know if it's just the flash or not, but it doesn't look like any anodizing is left. I just haven't looked closely at the stacks for quite a while.

Aren't the '68 and '69 SS hood ornaments different from one another?? (not that I know anything about them, but I think I've read that before )..

Yeh Dave, I think you are confusing 68 vs 69. that is the point of the thread I think? That both years are identical except the silver paint on the 68's? If that is not right, someone will surely straighten me and Gary & Dave out.

Aren't the '68 and '69 SS hood ornaments different from one another?? (not that I know anything about them, but I think I've read that before )..

Yeh Dave, I think you are confusing 68 vs 69. that is the point of the thread I think? That both years are identical except the silver paint on the 68's? If that is not right, someone will surely straighten me and Gary & Dave out.

Ah, sorry about that. I thought the difference was just finned vs. stacks. I didn't realize there were also differences between stacks. Thanks.

I think I may have a retraction on the green cars original stacks. While digging out the original smog system I came across these and I now believe these to be original to the green car..

Ok I have a retraction of my previous retraction.. Is that possible?? Anyways I was out in the garage tonight and cleaning up the silver painted louvers in preps of installing when I happen to notice they were both the drivers side.. I thought; hmmm thats odd.. Looked at the boxes and sure enough both drivers.. SOOO with no other options the ones on the car are indeed the originals without the silver paint.. Just goes to show look everything over and verify before posting or making comments..

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